Today’s show features special guest Jim Cotton. We had a fantastic chat that I think will really resonate with a lot of folks.  We talk about Jim’s move from a stable accounting job in London to a freelance writer, his battle with disordered eating and cycling performance, strength training for endurance athletes, overspecialisation in sport, our love/hate relationship with Strava, the best place in the world to ride your bike and why Jim doesn’t recommend it, and how he finds his wellness balance. Below are the resources we discussed in the show.  I hope you enjoy it!

Resources discussed in this episode:

You can go to mountainmutton.com to see Jim’s work including links to his magazine articles and blog.  He is an outstanding writer.

Global cycling social media platform: Unfound

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Jim’s Post On Eating Disorder

Jim’s Post On Stravanoia

Marmotte Gran Fondo

Headspace

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Paul Sandburg

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